Yomi

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • The Japanese underworld, whose exits are guarded by horrible creatures.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 黄泉 (underworld, land of the dead).

Origin

Japanese

黄泉

Gloss

underworld, land of the dead

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